"Sweater-vest"

[Jonathan Lighter]

>And that tells me something
particular: it's usually v-neck and can be buttoned or buttonless.

I can see the theoretical distinction, but "sleeveless sweater" told me
exactly the same thing.

JL

On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 9:56 AM, Amy West <medievalist at w-sts.com> wrote:

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> On 3/28/12 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote:
> > Date:    Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:41:35 -0400
> > From:    Wilson Gray<hwgray at GMAIL.COM>
> > Subject: "Sweater-vest"
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> > "Sweater-vest"?!
> >
> > WTF is that?! Don't you mean,
> >
> > "Sleeveless sweater"?
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> Not in my dialect. Sweater vest it is. And that tells me something
> particular: it's usually v-neck and can be buttoned or buttonless.
>
> And regarding historical fashion/costume, I recently wore a "sleeved
> waistcoat," not a coat. Just to make you crazy.
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